Nervous System Flashcards

Front

Primary function of the nervous system?

Back

Communication and control

Front

Part of the nervous system that detects consciously perceived stimuli?

Back

Somatic sensory system

Front

Role of epineurium in a nerve?

Back

Encloses the entire nerve

Front

System sending motor output to muscles or glands?

Back

Motor nervous system

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Structural classification of nerves extending from the brain?

Back

Cranial nerves

Front

Neurons that send signals from CNS to muscles?

Back

Motor neurons

Front

Ganglion?

Back

Cluster of neuron cell bodies in the PNS.

Front

Characteristic of neurons that enables response to stimuli?

Back

Excitability

Front

Function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Receive input and transfer to cell body.

Front

Role of cytoskeleton in a neuron?

Back

Provide tensile strength